International schools in Brisbane
19 international schools in Brisbane. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Safety
Brisbane has no Korean travel advisory in force
Korea's foreign ministry page for Australia (checked 2026-10-30) shows no advisory level in force. It asks people in big cities such as Brisbane to stay alert to crimes aimed at visitors and avoid quiet areas at night; Queensland also sees heavy rain, floods and tropical cyclones.
- No advisory level in force
- Take care at night
- Prepare for floods and cyclones
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: temporary-visa families pay Queensland state-school fees
The Queensland Government says dependants of temporary visa holders pay enrolment fees set by Department of Education International (DEi) in state schools; families in significant financial hardship can apply for a fee waiver under the Temporary Residents Admissions Policy, usually for one school year at a time. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 19 schools in this city (still growing). Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
- Temporary-visa dependants pay fees
- Hardship waivers available
- Usually one year at a time
Source:Queensland GovernmentOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 30.2°C, coolest-month low 10.1°C
Normals from the Bureau of Meteorology on the WMO World Weather Information Service: the warmest month (Jan) averages a high of 30.2°C, the coolest (Jul) a low of 10.1°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,007 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: Jan.
- Jan average high 30.2°C
- Jul average low 10.1°C
- About 1,007 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: Airtrain to central Brisbane
Airtrain's site says trains run from Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Central, Roma Street and South Bank; the city fare is A$17 each for two or more adults, online bookings get 15% off and kids travel free (conditions apply). Go cards are accepted.
- City fare A$17 each (2+ adults)
- Kids free (conditions)
- Go card accepted
Source:Airtrain CitylinkGuideChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Australia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Set (Small Meal) | US$9.57 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$16.67 |
| Kimchi stew · 1 serving | US$14.5 |
| Seafood Pajeon · 1 serving | US$21.02 |
| Coffee (regular size) · 1 cup | US$3.26 |
| Bottled water (supermarket house brand) · 1.5L | US$0.58 |
| Coca-Cola · 1.25L | US$3.04 |
| City bus fare (off-peak) · 0-3km | US$1.67 |
| Subway fare (excluding peak time) · 0~10km | US$2.2 |
| Taxi fare (daytime) · Base Fare | US$2.61 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 6.9
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
AUD 2,748 – AUD 54.9K
≈ USD 1,926 – ≈ USD 38.5K
Based on 5 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 17 | 77% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 3 | 14% |
| French | 2 | 9% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 17 | 77% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 3 | 14% |
| French | 2 | 9% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| AUD 0 – AUD 15K | 2 |
| AUD 15K – AUD 30K | 1 |
| AUD 30K – AUD 45K | 2 |
| AUD 45K – AUD 60K | 0 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
Schools with the most complete information
Cleveland District State High SchoolIB
Rochedale State SchoolIB- St John's Anglican CollegeIBFrom AUD 27.3K a year
St Peters Lutheran College SpringfieldIB
Anglican Church Grammar SchoolIBFrom AUD 44.4K a year
Brisbane South State Secondary CollegeIB
Calamvale Community CollegeIBHills International CollegeIB
Map
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Guides and sources for Australia
- Schools in Australia at a glance: structure, public-school fees and the ATARAustralian schooling runs from Foundation to Year 12 and is managed by the states. This guide summarises, from official sources, public-school fees for temporary-visa families and how the ATAR and IB conversion work.
- Australia 482 and New Zealand Work Visas: Families and School FeesIn Australia, a state education department rather than the visa sets public school fees for your child. In New Zealand, domestic or international status decides the fees. This guide pulls together what the official notes (as of 2026-10-29) say and what to check.
- Canada, Australia and New Zealand: Public Schools and International Student Programmes, and How to Read the Fee and Guardian RulesFor families considering public schools in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, this guide summarises what official pages (as of 2026-10-29) say about fee status and guardian rules. Rules change often and differ by region, so confirm with the official body and the school.
- When parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardiansWhen a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
NSW public school enrolment: the local school, proof of address, immunisation, temporary-visa papers
Official sourceNSW Department of EducationChecked 2026-10-31
Australia's My School: the official NAPLAN site, with no league tables
Official sourceACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority)Checked 2026-10-31
Student wellbeing, School community section, NSW Department of Education
Official sourceNSW Department of EducationChecked 2026-10-30
Australia's senior secondary certificate and the ATAR
Official sourceStudy Australia (Australian Government)Checked 2026-10-30
NSW public schools: most temporary-visa families pay fees
Official sourceNSW Department of Education (DE International)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia's 482 Skills in Demand visa and school fees
Official sourceDepartment of Home Affairs (Australia)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia: students under 18 need school-approved welfare or a guardian; the 590 guardian visa
Official sourceDepartment of Home Affairs (Australia)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia: IB scores convert to a Combined Rank comparable with the ATAR
Official sourceUniversities Admissions Centre (UAC)Checked 2026-10-29
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelA Year 10 child who has lived in many countries: "Where am I from?"Let's think through this situation together. An international family has been in Sydney for a year, their third country. Their 15-year-old has become quieter and says, "I don't know where I'm from." The younger sibling settled in quickly. The parents wonder whether to push for more local mixing or hold on to the home culture. Let's hear how each panelist has looked after this.
- AI panelShould our child stay on when we return home? Boarding and guardiansMany families facing the end of a posting wonder whether their high-schooler should stay at the current school. It is a decision that involves visas, guardians and daily life, not only study. Let's hear from families who have faced it.
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